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Thanksgiving Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Nothing makes me salivate more than the thought of roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, and homemade bread piled on a plate with gravy poured on top. Thanksgiving dinner for my extended family is a shared experience. Baked Spinach Dip Mini Bread Bowls at Pickey Palate. Bread & Rolls. Appetizers.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Thanksgiving Recipes

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Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 2, 2011

The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending. Menu planning saves me time.

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Menu Plan Thursday!

The Coupon Game

JULY 14, 2011

Peanut Butter & Jam Sandwiches w/ Broccoli & Ranch Dressing Applegate Organic Hotdogs w/Tortilla Chips & Pickle DINNER: Please note that I have very picky eaters in my family. Chicken Stir Fry over Brown Rice w/Mango on the side BLT on Whole Wheat Bread (Optional: Add Avocado) - I'm not sure what I'll pair up with this yet.

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade

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WIS, WWA | Well, now I know

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 31, 2023

Sunday I made some panko-breaded fried chicken strips, which we ate with some fruit. pre-frying, obviously I purposely didn’t fry all of the chicken, with the plan to save some for frying the next night. Monday I fried up the rest of the breaded chicken and we ate that on top of a salad. And also watermelon.

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WIS, WWA | Last one before school

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

Sunday I remember that Zoe ate a frozen French bread pizza. So that’s when I switched to the French bread pizza for Zoe. Wednesday I had a nursing orientation event that went into the evening, so I didn’t cook dinner. Friday We have some leftover chicken, so maybe I’ll do something with that for dinner.

Leftovers Dominos Dinner Freezers

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Valentine’s Day Menu Planning Tips & Recipe Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Heading out for Valentine’s Day dinner sounds lovely, but long lines, high prices, and the cost of a babysitter, can keep many of us in for the holiday. We include our daughters with dinner, because pink and hearts–it’s the official holiday of 6-8 year old girls everywhere. Artisan Bread. Appetizers.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Recipes Home and Garden

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Menu Plan 4/18 – 4/24

Couponing 101

APRIL 19, 2011

I’m a little late getting this posted, but here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fruit Smoothies (this has been our regular breakfast lately). Dinners: Baked Potatoes, Salad. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salad, French Bread. Dinner at a Friend’s House. Cold Cereal.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch

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Menu Plan 5/9 – 5/15

Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Fresh Fruit (we eat this most mornings). Dinners: Dinner Out for our 8 Year Wedding Anniversary! Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken, Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Peanut Butter Toast, Fresh Fruit.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Wedding

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WIS, WWA | largely from the freezer

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 26, 2024

Sunday I found a few slices of bread in the freezer, so Zoe had some French toast plus the rest of the bacon, and I had some whole-wheat blueberry pancakes. Monday I found a small package of ground beef in the freezer along with some homemade burger buns so…we had burgers for dinner, topped with Swiss cheese. Fruit on the side.

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Menu Plan Thursday

The Coupon Game

MAY 12, 2011

It's been forever since I've posted a menu plan. Thus, the weekly menu has not been what it ought to be. I notice I tend to desire to eat out more when the menu isn't planned, which in turn causes a higher cost in our food budget. That needs to get nipped in the bud! That needs to get nipped in the bud!

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade

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WIS, WWA | $149 and I’m not pressed

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Tuesday Sonia and a friend came over for dinner (and help with Sonia’s FAFSA)…and since Sonia’s favorite meal ever is chicken katsu, that’s what I made, along with a fruit salad. Thursday Breakfast for dinner: blueberry pancakes and orange juice. What did you have for dinner this week?

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Press Leftovers Dinner Fry's

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Menu Plan 6/6 – 6/12

Couponing 101

JUNE 7, 2011

Last week’s freezer cooking plan went really well! I now have a freezer stocked with homemade dinners that I can pull out for nights when I need a quick meal. Dinners: Bean Burritos*, Salad. Lasagna (from the Freezer Meal Swap ) , Salad, Garlic Bread. Chicken Hawaiian*, Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Swap Freezers

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Menu Plan 3/28 – 4/3

Couponing 101

MARCH 28, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Dinners: Grilled Italian Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Salad. Cauliflower Cheese Soup , Portuguese White Bread. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Steamed Veggies, Homemade Dinner Rolls. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie!

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch

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Menu Plan 5/2 – 5/8

Couponing 101

MAY 2, 2011

I have been having a really hard time with menu planning lately! Dinners: Chicken Enchiladas, Salad. Beef Stew, Homemade Crusty French Bread. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 5/2 – 5/8 is a post from Couponing 101. So, I’m back at it this week!

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch

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Menu Plan 7/4 – 7/10

Couponing 101

JULY 5, 2011

Here is our menu plan for the week! Dinners: Hamburgers, Fries, Corn on the Cob, Watermelon. Pasta Parmesan (tripling this for a meal swap) , Salad, Garlic Bread. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 7/4 – 7/10 is a post from Couponing 101. Lunches: Leftovers.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Freezers

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Menu Plan 3/21 – 3/27

Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2011

Dinners: Pizza. Beef & Vegetable Soup, Homemade Crusty French Bread. Crockpot Roast Sticky Chicken , Salad, Homemade Dinner Rolls. Dinner Out. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/21 – 3/27 is a post from Couponing 101.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Homemade

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Menu Plan 3/14 – 3/20

Couponing 101

MARCH 14, 2011

Dinners: Soy-Glazed Cod Fillets , Broccoli, Rice. Lentil Soup , Portuguese White Bread. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 3/14 – 3/20 is a post from Couponing 101. Chick-fil-A.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Lunch

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Menu Plan 4/4 – 4/10

Couponing 101

APRIL 4, 2011

Here is our menu plan for this week: Breakfasts: Oatmeal. Dinners: Steak, Baked Potatoes, Steamed Veggies. Cauliflower Cheese Soup , Portuguese White Bread (didn’t make this last week ). Dinner at my Parent’s House. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Chicken Noodle Soup.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Homemade

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Menu Plan 2/28 – 3/6

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Dinners: White Chicken Chili and Portuguese White Bread. Butterflied Chicken with Roasted Vegetables , Homemade Dinner Rolls. Dinner with Friends. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 2/28 – 3/6 is a post from Couponing 101. Loaded Baked Potatoes, Salad.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Leftovers Homemade

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Menu Plan Thursday! (Late Release)

The Coupon Game

AUGUST 5, 2011

Whole Wheat Banana Bread ( This is a new recipe for me I want to try out. Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread Decadent Chocolate Cake (made with whole wheat flour) for my son's birthday! For more Menu Plan ideas, click HERE and scroll through my past menu plans. and they were not a hit with our family.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade A&W

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Menu Plan 1/24 – 1/30

Couponing 101

JANUARY 24, 2011

I never got around to menu planning last week, and boy did I pay for it! It is so stressful not knowing what is for dinner each night! Dinners: 16 Bean Soup , Honey Cornbread. Chicken Quinoa Stew , Homemade Crusty French Bread. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Cold Cereal.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers

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Menu Plan 1/10 – 1/16

Couponing 101

JANUARY 11, 2011

It’s been a long time since I shared my weekly menu plan (I just checked and my last one was 1 year ago today! This year our family hopes to put a lot more effort into making healthier eating choices, so I’d really like to get back into sharing my menu plan with you all in hopes that it will keep me accountable!

Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers

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Menu Plan 1/31 – 2/6

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Dinners: Hamburgers, Corn on the Cob, Fries. White Chicken Chili , Portuguese White Bread with Homemade Butter (yum!!!). Dinner with Friends. For more Menu Plans visit I’m an Organizing Junkie! Menu Plan 1/31 – 2/6 is a post from Couponing 101. Shepherds Pie.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Co-Op Leftovers

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WIS, WWA | a new year of grocery shopping!

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 5, 2024

What We Ate Saturday Zoe and I met up at Panera after her work shift, got some dinner together, and then went home and watched a movie together. ? Monday I’d gotten a loaf of cinnamon bread out of the freezer on New Year’s Eve day, so I used some of that on Monday to make French toast, which we ate with whipped cream and berries.

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WIS, WWA | a week of chicken thighs

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Tuesday I pulled out a frozen pizza and that was our dinner. Peanut butter has protein, I don’t use a lot of honey, and I use either 100% whole wheat bread, or Dave’s Killer Bread. What did you have for dinner this week? Zoe had a quesadilla when she got home from a shift that ended at 9:30 pm.

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Menu Plan Thursday - Fresh & New!

The Coupon Game

JULY 21, 2011

Cascadian Farm Cereal w/Organic Milk & Fresh Fruit Vanilla Spice Oatmeal w/Fresh Cut Fruit Scrambled Eggs w/Turkey Bacon & Homemade Ezekiel Bread LUNCH: ( I'll rotate these lunches throughout the week for the kids and me. Eggs, Bacon/Sausage, & Pancakes) For past menu plan ideas, click HERE. if you'd like.

Menu Planning Menu Plans A&W Homemade

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

Some recent examples were, Use 400 points for salmon ($9 value) and 350 points for a fried chicken dinner. This dinner was a $16 value. Special Offers: Let’s use the chicken dinner that I described above as an example. The value of the dinner was $16 if I were to buy it in the store, however, the redemption was 400 points.

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Menu Plan Thursday (Make Ahead Freezer Recipes)

The Coupon Game

JULY 7, 2011

Cereal w/Skim Milk & Fresh Fruit DINNER: Homemade Prairie Buffalo Burgers w/Sweet Potato Fries & Salad Homemade Macaroni & Cheese (not exactly low-fat!) w/ Homemade Fish Sticks ( Make more than enough & Freeze for lunches or future dinner! Also, I quadruple the recipe so that I can freeze lots.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Freezers Recipes

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

They wake up hungry, they come home from school hungry, they claim starvation right before we eat dinner, and then they are hungry again right before bedtime. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. How to Save Money on Groceries.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

They wake up hungry, they come home from school hungry, they claim starvation right before we eat dinner, and then they are hungry again right before bedtime. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list. When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. How to Save Money on Groceries.

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money

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Monthly Menu Planning

Saving SAHM Sanity

JANUARY 3, 2012

I am one of those people that feel menu planning in very difficult. I never seem to get my act together to plan a week worth of meals. Every now and then I have a organized week where I do manage to plan, and stick to, a menu plan. On those weeks I find menu planning does save time and money.

Menu Planning Menu Plans Homemade Fry's

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. 6 – Eat dinner at home. Dinner time is stressful. 3 – Reduce your monthly utility bills. What is your craft?

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